A87/100
WEST FARGO CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 34,858 people · North Dakota
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
ND0900999
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.29 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2006.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About WEST FARGO CITY OF
Is WEST FARGO CITY OF water safe to drink?
WEST FARGO CITY OF water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 70 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WEST FARGO CITY OF detected?
70 contaminants were tested in WEST FARGO CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WEST FARGO CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, WEST FARGO CITY OF has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2006. Violation types include MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does WEST FARGO CITY OF serve?
WEST FARGO CITY OF serves approximately 34,858 people, North Dakota. The system provides water to 1 community: West Fargo.
What type of water does WEST FARGO CITY OF provide?
WEST FARGO CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is ND0900999.
How does WEST FARGO CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Dakota?
WEST FARGO CITY OF scores 87/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our North Dakota state page for a full comparison of water systems.